Karla J. Nielson,
Brigham Young University David A. Taylor,
Brigham Young University
ISBN: 0072965207 Copyright year: 2006
About the Authors
David A. Taylor
Has lived in Utah, California, Brazil, and Great Britain.
Has a BA in Spanish/Portuguese/Art and an additional BA in Design as well as an MA in Humanities
Has taught Design at Brigham Young University since 1978
Worked for several years as a retail designer/buyer and has continued as a design consultant since becoming a full-time educator
Is a Corporate Member of the Interior Design Educators' Council (IDEC)
Has 5 children and 3 1/2 grandchildren
Karla J. Nielson
Is the author of Window Treatments, (John Wiley, New York) the basis of
the nationally accredited Certified Window Treatments Consultant Program
(offered through the Window Coverings Association of America). She also
wrote Understanding Fabrics (LC Clark Publishing, North Palm Beach, FL). She
writes the 'Design Perspectives' monthly article for Draperies and Window
Coverings Magazine.
Is Assistant Professor of Design at Brigham Young University. Beginning
her teaching career in 1974, she has taught introductory courses, textiles
and historic courses and interior design business courses. She holds a
Master's of Art and Design degree.
Has been a professional interior designer since 1974, working chiefly as a
sole proprietor. For three years she was President of Designer Style, a
full-service interior design retail business.
Has conducted student travel studies in the US and in England, and has
given CEU (Continuing Eduction Unit) lectures to design professionals on a
host of topics in nearly every major US city, in Canada and in Mexico since
1984. She has also traveled to the Far East and to Russia.
Is the mother of ten children, five of whom are adopted from Karaganda
Kazakhstan and Smolensk, Russia. The Nielsons consider their birth and
adopted children as their treasures. Her other passions include church
work, Boy Scouts, remodeling and gardening.
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